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Sony ZV-E10 II Introduced, Canon EOS R1 Arriving Wednesday

July 15, 2024
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This week I spent a couple of days exploring the picturesque corners of the Czech Republic. Truly, I didn’t plan to take any photos, however you understand how that goes. I made it two days with out pulling out the digicam, however on the third day I gave in. To make it much more difficult, I had solely taken one lens – not my favourite 500mm f/4, however a third-party 16mm prime. Possibly in the future I’ll discover the braveness to depart the telephoto lens at residence once I go on larger picture expeditions. Within the meantime, be a part of me for a refreshing dip in a Central Bohemian pond to see the geese, and once you’re dry, seize a espresso and revel in this yr’s twenty eighth version of our weekly Pictures Information.

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NIKON Z 9 + Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 @ 16mm, ISO 2800, 1/800, f/14

Current Bulletins

  • Sony ZV-E10 II: The second era of this vlogging digicam pushes the capabilities of its predecessor in a variety of methods. On the coronary heart of the digicam stays the Bionz XR processor and a 26MP APS-C BSI CMOS sensor. Regardless of the dearth of an AI processing chip, Sony says autofocus must be improved. The ZV-E10 II has made a big shift in video high quality. At 4K decision, the body price has been elevated from 30p to 60p (as much as 10-bit 4:2:2). Video is uncropped at 30p and just one.1x cropped at 60p. Battery life is up from 440 to 610 nonetheless photos and from 80 to 130 minutes of video. A lot of software program options have additionally been added, together with higher vertical video assist. The digicam could be bought in black or white for $998, or bundled with the brand new 16-50mm lens for $1,098.
  • Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II: That is the brand new lens launched with the Sony ZV-E10 II, though there’s quite a bit that’s just like the earlier model. In response to Sony, this lens ought to provide “improved autofocus (AF) and video efficiency in comparison with the first-generation mannequin.” The brand new lens is a mere 9 grams lighter than its predecessor, apparently as a result of substitute of the steel mount with a plastic one. Different specs stay unchanged, together with the optical building and the worth, which stays at $298.
  • Laowa CF 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift: Venus Optics in China introduced the primary zoom lens with shift operate. On Laowa’s web site you could find a very related lens with the identical zoom vary, however in its non-shift and full-frame variant from 2022. Evidently these two lenses are optically equivalent (15 parts in 11 teams, MFD 15 cm, 77 mm filter dimension). What makes them totally different is the shift operate of the brand new lens (as much as 7mm). Nonetheless, when this operate is used, it may now not cowl the whole full-frame picture circle. The lens will likely be out there for all widespread mounts.
  • Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 50mm f/3.5 Sort I and Sort II: A pair of optically equivalent guide focus lenses for Leica M-mount, differing solely within the exterior of the barrel and the minimal focusing distance (Sort II focuses 0.1m nearer). The optical design of the lenses consists of 8 parts in 6 teams. The barrel materials is as much as you – the selection is between lighter aluminum with a black paint (150g and 175g) or heavier brass with a black & silver or silver end (245g and 250g). Accessible in August 2024.
  • Nikon Imaging Cloud: This new app means that you can join your smartphone and digicam collectively (although at present solely the Nikon Z6 III). It combines 4 companies: Picture Switch, Imaging Recipes, digicam firmware replace, and Nikon Picture Area.

The Rumor Mill

What digicam is coming subsequent from Nikon?

In response to Nikon Rumors, Nikon has three registered however unannounced cameras. This raises the query of what’s behind the mannequin numbers N2216, N2312 and the lately registered N2318. These may presumably be the successors to the compact superzoom Nikon Coolpix P1000 and the APS-C mirrorless Nikon Z50. In fact, no particulars are recognized but. Personally, I preserve asking myself (for what number of instances now?) the hackneyed query. Will we ever see a worthy successor to the Nikon D500? Wanting on the number of devoted Nikon Z APS-C lenses doesn’t fill me with a lot optimism.

The Nikon Z9 trains for the Olympics

The Olympics usually are not solely a showcase for the world’s greatest athletes, but in addition a battleground for the very best digicam gear to seize their performances. Within the press part, Sony and virtually actually Canon may have some flashy new fashions. The Sony A9 III isn’t even a yr outdated, and the Canon EOS R1 will most likely be formally introduced this week. In comparison with them, the Nikon Z9 is a seasoned warrior stuffed with scars (mine actually is). However to not be left behind, the Z9 may get one other firmware replace that ought to enhance its AF acquisition.

Through Nikon Rumors

DGO sensor within the Canon EOS R1?

We’re only some days away from a significant announcement from Canon – watch this B&H web page on July seventeenth at 6AM EDT. It’s assumed to be the Canon EOS R1, a real RF-mount flagship digicam. Not too long ago, an article appeared on the Canon Rumors web site speculating that the sensor within the R1 may very well be Twin Achieve Output (DGO). This has solely been used within the EOS C300 Mark III and EOS C70 cameras. Its fundamental benefit is a big improve in dynamic vary (as much as 16+ stops). Nonetheless, each cameras are designed for video recording. Will the R1 be the primary digicam to make use of DGO know-how for nonetheless pictures? We are going to discover out very quickly.

Through Canon Rumors

Good Offers and New Gross sales

Years after its launch, the Nikon Z9 confidently holds its launch value. However whereas the $5,497 MSRP stays unchanged, you now get as a bonus the Nikon MC-CF660G reminiscence card ($767 individually), which took the highest spot in our pace take a look at.

Tamron is at present providing a good higher value/efficiency ratio than typical on a few of its lenses. It can save you between $50 and $200 on a single lens. This low cost will likely be most fascinating for Sony customers, however a few of these lenses are additionally out there for Nikon Z or Fuji X mounts.

Different Pages of Curiosity

Nikon Company’s International Headquarters and Innovation Heart has modified its handle. On the Nikon Information web site, you’ll be able to have a look inside and see some photographs of the place the following Nikon cameras will likely be developed.

Earlier than you check out some nice submissions to our 57th Photograph Theme Problem beneath, be impressed by the very best entries within the Astronomy Photographer of the Yr, Huge Image Pure World Pictures, and Leica Oskar Barnack Award competitions. That’s a ton of inspiration for the week forward, so take pleasure in.

Photograph Theme Problem, Week #58

Final week’s theme was bushes, and you’ll see the outcomes on this thread. Thanks to everybody in your submissions! This week’s theme is phrases, and you’ll submit your outcomes on this thread by Saturday, July 20, 2024!

Week #57 Outcomes

This week we had so many nice submissions, and it was exhausting to decide on a couple of right here. Let’s try a few of the pictures we acquired, beginning with Cjay’s picture, who’s a first-time submitter for our weekly picture problem:

The basic “lone tree”, and it is extremely properly shot with a darkish background to boost the topic.

Mark Fulton’s submission is a cloud forest scene in Costa Rica:

What’s so fascinating right here is that the bushes are used to border the fog, and it offers an excellent impression of an intact forest.

Subsequent, let’s try Darin Marcus’s shot:

In contrast to the anticipated fully-grown tree, we’ve a brand new seedling right here. Isn’t it superb how totally different the brand new plant is in comparison with a mature tree?

Lastly, let’s see PRG Lagarde’s picture:

The clear presence of the large tree and the extra hidden smaller model look very good collectively. Nice lighting and a secondary red-green-blue theme.

Thanks everybody for submitting their photographs within the problem, and we hope to see extra subsequent week within the phrases theme.

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